Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LOSTOCK HALL MEDICAL CTR.
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,963
Total Quantity
155.3K
NHS Cost
£8.0K
vs National Avg
-45%
LOSTOCK HALL MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 1,963 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,999 to the NHS. This is 45% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
150
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,963 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 155,345 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,999 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -45% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,963 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -45% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.